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Shivey Family History

Shivey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shively, Shirey, Shives, Shive, Spivey, Shiver, Shiley, Shivley

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Where is the Shivey family from?

You can see how Shivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shivey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shivey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shivey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shivey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shivey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shivey. 100% of Shivey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shivey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Shivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Shivey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Shivey. For the veterans among your Shivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Shivey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shivey in 1966 was 51, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shivey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shivey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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